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...theatre by professional actors, and for the benefit of the public at large, that the principal part should be delivered in Greek and the rest in English, seems but a poor and incongruous imitation of the manner in which our English tragedies have been lately represented by Rossi and Salvini. In their case there was some excuse, but in this we see none. Mr. Riddle would become as notorious, and make as much sensation by reading his lines in English as in Greek, and, moreover, would not give any ground for the charge of affectation. Since this manner of conglomerating...
...leading role in Greek, and the others in English, would be harsh to the auditor, but all who heard the play last night must agree that the combination of Greek and English was much more harmonious to the ear than that of English and Italian, as given by Salvini and Rossi. The scenery presented at the Globe. was magnificent, and, as neither pains nor expense were spared in getting it up, it was a scene of much greater magnitude than could be attempted in Sanders Theatre. The costumes resembled very closely those used at Harvard, but in several instances were...
...When Salvini returns next year he will be supported by an Italian company. He is now playing in Egypt...
...effort is being made by some enterprising managers to obtain Ristori and Salvini to act together next season...
GLOBE THEATRE. - 7.45 P.M. Salvini. Matinee to-morrow at 2 in "Othello." Next week, the last week of Salvini, - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Matinee. The theatre will be closed on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, owing to the non-fulfilment of an engagement made with Miss Anna Dickinson...